ANDREW CATONA, M.B.A.
484-***-**** ******.******.****@*****.***
EXPERTISE CULTIVATED OVER 20+ YEARS
AREAS OF IMMEDIATE IMPACT
Designing and executing future state solutions while considering risks, exposures, and compliance
Leading strategic planning, technical integrations, sprint reviews, and project progress evaluation
Identifying supply chain inefficiencies while innovating opportunities for improvement and alignment
Optimizing supply chain processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall outcomes
Sourcing and contract management in aerospace, defense, financial, geospatial, and military industries
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Capstone Aston, Pa
Freight Logistics Coordinator Feb 2024 - Present
Coordinate freight loads with multiple drivers and vendors.
Actively track freight loads to ensure on time delivery.
Create, open and close freight tickets to ensure shipment details are correct.
Actively track freight to provide Proof of Delivery (POD) in which to provide to the client.
Effective use of Transport Management Software - CXT
Marken Aston, PA
SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER May 2022 - July 2023
Efficiently managed the supply chain travel of medication from point A to point B in a timely manner
Designed distribution pathways based on temperature, air travel constraints, and customs delays
Interfaced with clients daily to apprise them of project status, risk, expectations, and progress
Created an internal report used to report and track shipment records and financial information
Sidera Landscape Lighting West Chester, PA
WAREHOUSE MANAGER January 2022 - April 2023
Oversaw warehouse inventory of all incoming and outgoing shipments of over 3000 unique products
Verified and processed all outgoing shipments distributed for residential and commercial use
Distributed and organized warehouse materials to optimize effective resource management
American Systems Alexandra, VA (remote work)
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT ANALYST April 2021 - December 2021
Comprehensively supported Class Standard Equipment (CSE) for DDG 51 Shipbuilding Program
Oversaw CSE Change Process schedule, costs, deliverables, and cross-functional communication
Delivered SME in defining requirements, developing strategy roadmaps, and supporting capabilities
Determined, recommended, and led system architecture, reporting solutions, and network schema
Designed supply solutions based on DoD regulations and policy while tracking major CSE changes
Analyzed program effectiveness using independent, qualitative, and quantitative methodologies
The Boeing Company Ridley Park, PA
INTEGRATED SUPPLY PLANNING & MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST April 2018 – August-2020
Supported planning and supply chain management for government programs operated by Boeing
Created a system to identify and redistribute excess spare parts inventory to aircraft fielded by Boeing
Developed and deployed solutions that kept Boeing aircraft in the air and in support of the US Army
Generated $400,000+ in revenue by enabling external/civilian customers to order spare parts
Served as Logistics Team Manager supporting internal stakeholders within the Boeing company
Vanguard (via Randstad Staffing) Malvern, PA
PARTICIPANT ADVISOR April 2017 – February 2018
Supported investment transactions for retirement plan participants with Vanguard 401K plans
Troubleshot individual and departmental account concerns through testing and data research
Consistently received Quality Assurance awards for exceeding monthly metric and dept. goals
Surpassed above standard scores for Average Handle Time goal for approx. 120 contacts daily
Leveraged SharePoint to provide essential documentation for customers and internal stakeholders
Exelis Inc. Clifton, NJ
CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST May 2013 – March 2015
Engineered changes to ensure correct components and adjustments for major government programs
Leveraged Wind Chill database to synchronize Exelis systems and solutions with client needs
Executed Functional Configuration Audits and Physical Configuration Audits to ensure accuracy
Provided detailed data and parts lists for engineers to ensure accurate supply chain management
Maintained and updated blueprints to enable engineers to build the correct prototypes
Booz Allen Hamilton Stafford, VA
SENIOR CONSULTANT AND CONFIGURATION MANAGER September 2010 – May 2013
Logistics Team Manager for a support staff of 4 to 8 United States Marine Corp contractors
Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Manager for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program
Configuration Manager for required for ACAT ID major defense acquisition program
Supported supply chain management processes for numerous defense acquisition programs
Enhanced clients’ understanding of program requirements through clear communication
Facilitated meetings and communication between Program Managers and internal stakeholders
L3 Communications Stafford, VA
LOGISTICS ANALYST Sept. 2008 – Sept. 2010
Performed comparative analysis of contracts and logistical analysis of unclassified data within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) Item Unique Identification (IUID) Registry
Located and monitored over 10,000 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles
Tracked the availability and presents of orphans and parents within the IUID Registry
Leveraged SharePoint tools to provide documentation for L3 customers and stakeholders
AT&T Government Solutions Stafford, VA
PROGRAM ANALYST / CONFIGURATION MANAGER May 2007 – September 2008
Conducted file analyses for program management documents, charts, and presentations
Created technical solutions from system requirements submitted by customers
Ensured deliverables adhered to strict quality standards required by US Government and DoD
United States Marine Corps
MARINE CORPORAL ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER May 2003 – May 2007
Managed Junior Marines within Installation Personnel Administrative Center (IPAC)
Oversaw transfer data ensuring accuracy of financial records and service medals for Marines
Executed comprehensive administrative tasks in support of overarching marine operations
USMC CORPORAL AWARDS
Good Conduct Medal
Sea Service Ribbon
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Certificates of Commendation
Certificates of Appreciation
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
M.B.A., Concentration in Logistics
University of Phoenix
B.S. in Business Management
University of Phoenix
B.A. in Sociology
West Chester University
Secret Clearance Status
GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS
GLOBAL OPERATIONS
SENIOR CONSULTING
SUPPLY CHAIN/ LOGISITICS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT